St. Margaret's Church

Archbishop Comensoli, in response to the Letter of Petition, has granted a Decree for the Relegation and Demolition of St. Margaret’s Church in St. Mary’s Parish, Ascot Vale, dated 14th September, 2026. Included in the Archbishop’s Decree is the following: That St. Margaret’s Church located on the corner of Barb Street and The Esplanade, Maribyrnong, Victoria 3032 is no longer a place for the divine worship. It herewith loses its blessing, dedication or consecration. Its altars, sacred objects and religious artefacts are to be removed from the church and carefully preserved. It is henceforth to be relegated to profane use and subsequently demolished, consistent with its Christian dignity and without prejudice to what is required by law for sacred things.

The Decree notes that the final Mass in St. Margaret’s Church will be celebrated on Sunday 25th October, 2026; and recognises the “relocation of the 8.30am Sunday Mass” to St. Mary’s Church. From Sunday 1st November (All Saints) there will be two morning Masses in St. Mary’s Church: 8.30am and 10.30am.

Please send to the Parish Office – memories, any recollections of those who, in the first years of St. Margaret’s Church and School, helped prepare the church and the site and help to build

community. What part did they play and what are their names?

Fr Desmond J Moloney

(The included photo is provided courtesy of the Ashton family.)